Recent Articles - Many of these articles offer exercises that will benefit companion dogs.

• Working K9's Public Access Test - A working dog is held to a higher standard of behavior than a companion animal. We offer this test for K9 dog teams that benefit from Certification for Public Access.  Search And Rescue Teams, HRD Teams, Arson Teams, CCD Teams,  Termite Teams, Mold Teams etc.
• Assistance Dogs Public Access Test  - A test for Service Dogs - The ADA defines a service animal as any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. If they meet this definition, animals are considered service animals under the ADA regardless of whether they have been licensed or certified by a state or local government.
   
• Are you familiar with Early Neurological Stimulation and Super Dogs - The U.S. Military in their canine program developed a method that still serves as a guide to what works. In an effort to improve the performance of dogs used for military purposes, a program called "Bio Sensor" was developed. Later, it became known to the public as the "Super Dog" Program. Based on years of research, the military learned that early neurological stimulation exercises could have important and lasting effects.

 

• A New Puppy can have Side Effects - A fun look at new pets, possible side effects and unexpected behavior. Here you will get the low down on our little friends. Important Do's and Don'ts

 

• About Training Fido - Most dogs can learn anything. It's up to you to make it fun and we'll be happy to show you how in this section

 

• K9 First Aid - Check out our K9 First Aid section.

  This program was written for K9 Teams in the field or working a disaster. You can find some great tips on what to do until you can get to your vet.
   

   

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  I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter, the cast-offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal. And I was angry. "God," I said, "this is terrible! Why don't You do something?" God was silent for a moment, and then He spoke softly.

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